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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stranger in the Village.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baldwin claim Jews and Negroes must use in order to be accepted in the 1940s and 1950s?
(a) Every weapon possible.
(b) American History.
(c) Knowledge of American society.
(d) Religion.

2. Of all Americans, who does Baldwin say Negroes distrust the most?
(a) Jews.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Musicians.

3. How does Baldwin describe the relationship between the Negroes and the Jews in Harlem?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Contentious.
(c) Unwanted.
(d) Amicable.

4. Who played the lead role of Carmen in the film Carmen Jones?
(a) Dorothy Dandridge.
(b) Carmen Jones.
(c) Pearl Bailey.
(d) Lena Horne.

5. In what era did James Baldwin write Notes of a Native Son?
(a) Pre-civil rights era.
(b) Civil rights era.
(c) Colonial.
(d) Slavery era.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Baldwin assert that White people contribute to the perpetuation of the stereotypical characters such as Aunt Jemima and Uncle Tom?

2. According to Baldwin, why has the face of the Negro changed over time?

3. What prison was Baldwin's friend sent to that he was forbidden to enter?

4. Who played the lead male role in the film Carmen Jones?

5. What did Baldwin suggest attracted ex-GI's to live and study in Paris?

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